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Leaders outline struggles, benefits associated with ‘journey’ to NG911
ORLANDO—Migrating public-safety answering points (PSAPs) to an IP-based next-generation 911 (NG911) platform is challenging and can include setbacks, leaders of two high-profile NG911 deployment efforts in the states of California and Texas said during an IWCE 2024...
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee Announces Recipients of Public Safety Infrastructure Grants
In a significant move to bolster public safety infrastructure across Rhode Island, Governor Dan McKee unveiled today the recipients of a matching grant program aimed at financing crucial facility projects. The initiative, titled the Municipal Public Safety...
Greeley Police Department closer to building real-time information center as technology (CO)
A $2.4 million police initiative could change the nature of 911 responses in Greeley as soon as this year. Greeley City Council this week gave first approval to appropriate public safety tax funds to build a real-time information center for the Greeley Police...
Madison County earmarked for $1.5 million in 911 radio system overhaul (NC)
MARSHALL - Madison County's 911 radio system overhaul project received some more good news earlier this month in a continued trend that has seen the county revitalize a system one local fire chief once called "about the sorriest in the nation."
U.S. House Passes Spanberger’s Legislation to Provide $637195 for Security (VA)
The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to pass U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger’s legislation that would provide $637,195 for renovations, security enhancements, and upgraded equipment to prevent the disruption of government operations at the Emergency...
LCECC invites community to ‘Adopt-a-Dispatcher’ during National Public Safety(KS)
Lyon County Emergency Communications Center is once again inviting the community to adopt local dispatchers while celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicator Week next month.
After 32 years on the line, longtime police dispatcher retires
Dispatchers are often tasked with helping people in crisis — from fires to heart attacks to acts of violence. But longtime Powell Police Department dispatcher Bobbie Colvin says the hardest part of the job is being “only a voice.” While they send officers and other...
Ground broken on state-of-the-art San Bernardino County Valley Communications Center (CA)
San Bernardino County law enforcement, fire and government officials hailed the dawn of what they described as a new era in emergency response and disaster preparedness in the region as they broke ground on a new communications center to serve the county.
Family of Kyle Plush receive update on changes made to 911 call center following son’s death (OH)
CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Nearly six years after Kyle Plush died after repeatedly calling 911 for help, his family is getting an update on improvements the city of Cincinnati promised to make.
Westcomm breaks ground on new dispatch center in Chicopee (MA)
CHICOPEE — Elected officials, first responders and more gathered for the groundbreaking ceremony of a new regional emergency communications center to be built at the old Salter College site at 645 Shawninigan Dr. The new center is set to enhance and revolutionize the...
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National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Grant Deadline Extended
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has extended the grant deadline to March 22, 2024 for Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program applications. Read about how the Navajo Nation received funding from the NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TCBP) Grant in 2022 to boost broadband connectivity.
FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Grant Application Period Now Open
The FY 2023 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) grant application period opened January 29, 2024 at 8 a.m. ET and closes Mar. 8, 2024 at 5 p.m. ET. As you prepare for this or any other grant application, watch this FREE grants webinar hosted by PS Grants, “How to Effectively Plan for the Upcoming Grant Cycle”.
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Protecting 4.9 GHz for Public Safety
Learn about current efforts to continue to protect the 4.9 GHz Band for public safety as well as recent filings, key decisions impacting these efforts, and how you can support PSSA’s initiative to protect the 4.9 GHz band for public safety.
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